Certified Medical Assistant -Clinic

St Joseph Health; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) to support our Pain Clinic within the St. Joseph Medical Group.

The CMA will assist with screenings, clinical procedures, health education, and administrative tasks while coordinating care for diverse patient populations. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical knowledge, compassion for patient well-being, and a collaborative spirit. Expect daily patient contact, use of medical technology, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required at hire.
• CMA certification or equivalent required at hire.
• Current CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
• One or more CMA certifications (AAMA/NHA/NCCT/NAHP/AMT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general patient care following established standards.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Record vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and more.
• Draw blood and prepare specimens for lab analysis if needed.
• Administer medications and vaccines as ordered.
• May perform routine tests such as EKGs.
• Schedule diagnostics and coordinate follow-ups.
• Communicate test results and care plan to patients.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Technology fluency

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

CPR Certification

AAMA Certification

NHA Certification

NCCT Certification

AMT Certification

NAHP Certification

Tools

EKG/ECG

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), you will be a vital pillar of our care team, significantly impacting patient well-being through direct support and seamless coordination.

This CMA will support our Pain Clinic within our St. Joseph Medical Group.

Every day, you will actively collaborate on comprehensive screenings, assist with clinical procedures, provide essential health education, and expertly manage administrative tasks, leveraging technology to coordinate care for diverse patient populations. You will ensure patients feel at ease, patiently explaining instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical knowledge, technological fluency, genuine compassion for patient well-being, and an adaptable spirit keen on continuous learning and collaborative teamwork.

• Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
• Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
• Obtain and record vital signs including but not limited to, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines via oral, injection, topically, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or inhalant administration.
• May perform routine tests including but not limited to EKG’s.
• Schedule patients for diagnostic testing and follows up to ensure completion of testing.
• Communicate with patient regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by physician.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or
• Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or
• National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or
• National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or
• Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or
• Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• 1 year of experience

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.